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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg is hosting the inaugural Founder’s Fest concert Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hilpp Family Field (600 Legion Drive.) The concert name honors Harrodsburg’s legacy as the first settlement in Kentucky. CU-Harrodsburg hopes to make it a yearly event. The music starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Some heroes get a medal and a tickertape parade. But Max is happy with a new bone and a shady place to cool off. Max is five years old. His family say he’s a good judge of character. He can be very affectionate if he likes you. But he doesn’t…

Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two local people have been indicted on drug and child endangerment charges. Last week, Ashley Brown, 28, and Henry Baker, 55, both of 584 Crozier Drive, were indicted on drug charges stemming from a May 22 drug bust. On that date, officers from the Harrodsburg Police Department…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Harrodsburg is finally putting some splash into the long awaited splash pad at Young’s Park. On Monday, the city enlisted “volunteers” to test the new splash pad, according to the city’s official Facebook account. The city is now waiting for the final inspection before completing the concrete…

The Mercer County Farm Bureau awards the young farmer each year to a man or woman under 35 years of age who has made the majority of their income over the last three years from farming. This year Zac Lewis has been selected as 2022 Mercer County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer of the Year. Lewis…

Counselors Available For Grieving Students Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Schools community—and everyone here at the Harrodsburg Herald—mourns the passing of Griffin Baker, 13. An 8th grader at King Middle School, Baker died due to injuries he suffered in an ATV accident. Griffin played baseball for the Titans and participated in FFA, according…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It seemed like everyone came out to Friday Night On Main on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Hosted by the Harrodsburg First Main Street Program, the event featured the best music, food and fun Mercer County and the Bluegrass has to offer. The next Friday Night On Main happens Friday, Sept.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big event this week is the 10th annual Pioneer Days Festival which brings four—count ’em, FOUR—days of fun to Old Fort Harrod State Park. For a detailed schedule, check out the listings below or the ad in this week’s paper, but organizers have something planned for every day of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This week  the Emmy Award winning PBS television series “A Taste Of History” filmed an episode at Old Fort Harrod State Park. “It’s been a long time in coming,” said Chef Walter Staib—also known as Chef Walt—the host and executive producer of “A Taste Of History.” On Monday, Staib was standing…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two local agencies seek to brighten up downtown Harrodsburg. In particular, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and the Harrodsburg First Main Street Program are looking to expand the festive lights that have already been strung up around the Mercer County Judicial Center on Main Street. The lights were put up…